In the normal-tangential coordinate system, even if the tangential velocity of the particle moving in a curved path is constant, O a. the normal acceleration of the particle is equal to zero. O b. the tangential acceleration of the particle is also constant. O c. the total acceleration of the particle is equal to zero. O d. the tangential acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero. O e. the total acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero.

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In the normal-tangential coordinate system, even if the tangential velocity of the particle moving in a curved
path is constant,
O a. the normal acceleration of the particle is equal to zero.
O b. the tangential acceleration of the particle is also constant.
O c. the total acceleration of the particle is equal to zero.
O d. the tangential acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero.
O e. the total acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero.
Transcribed Image Text:In the normal-tangential coordinate system, even if the tangential velocity of the particle moving in a curved path is constant, O a. the normal acceleration of the particle is equal to zero. O b. the tangential acceleration of the particle is also constant. O c. the total acceleration of the particle is equal to zero. O d. the tangential acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero. O e. the total acceleration of the particle is not equal to zero.
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